There may also have been talk about Cumberbatch's oiled-up backside. Cumberbatch took it graciously, going on to give a sincere and endearing account of why he wanted to portray Alan Turing in The Imitation Game, referring to him as a war hero and underappreciated genius who was ultimately betrayed by his country.

"I guess it'd be the wrong time to ask you to marry me." Stewart said to the recently engaged actor. "I wish you were at least less talented, or at least would lean over and whisper 'I have eight nipples.' Something that would help me get over this cat."

Add Stewart to the list of broken hearts Cumberbatch has left in his wake.